Giovanni Ghirardi

A true litigator with a passion for new technology and innovation, Giovanni Ghirardi has been at the forefront of a substantial number of cases in the patent, trademark and design fields. Many of these resulted in decisions of seminal importance on issues such as infringement by equivalence, the role of prosecution history in patent construction, contributory infringement, validity and infringement of SPCs, co-existence agreements, and others.

Giovanni navigates multinational and local clients through matters related to pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, chemicals, consumer goods and fashion, combining his litigation skills with a deep knowledge of these industries.

He is particularly sought after for litigations with cross-border implications, often involving complex pan-European issues and before the newly established Unified Patent Court (UPC).

Easy to reach and straightforward in talking, Giovanni is appreciated for his clear communication style and for his ability to provide a clear global view of a legal situation. He has learnt over the years that listening carefully to what clients have to say and being practical in his advice is a key to success.